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While the kids are dreaming, the adults are streaming.

The 27 best Disney+ movies for adults

While the kids are dreaming, the adults are streaming.

By Ilana Gordon

Ilana Gordon is an entertainment, culture, and comedy writer originally from Connecticut. She currently lives in Los Angeles.

EW's editorial guidelines

and Declan Gallagher

on July 1, 2026 6:24 a.m. ET

The summer of Disney continues: *Toy Story 5* is now in theaters — and breaking box office records — and the live-action version of *Moana* premieres July 10. In Marvel franchise news, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day *swings into theaters on July 31, and *Avengers: Doomsday *premieres the week before Christmas.

This month, prepare for the arrival of new sequels by watching the original or by revisiting a classic. With content aggregated from Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Touchstone Pictures, National Geographic, Searchlight Pictures, and 20th Century Entertainment, Disney+ offers films for people of all ages and interests. For suggestions of what to stream, keep reading **'s list of the 27 best Disney+ movies for adults.

10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

Larisa Oleynik as Bianca Stratford, Gabrielle Union as Chastity, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cameron James in '10 Things I Hate About You'. Everett Collection

One of the very best ‘90s teen high school comedies, this edgy (but not crass) update of Shakespeare’s *The Taming of the Shrew* made Heath Ledger a star and introduced most of us to Julia Stiles. *10 Things I Hate About You* is wonderfully acerbic without sacrificing its genuine emotion. Plus, the soundtrack is ace. (Can we please get a Letters to Cleo reunion tour?) *—Declan Gallagher*

Where to watch *10 Things I Hate About You*: Disney+

**Director:** Gil Junger

**Cast:** Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, Andrew Keegan

Avatar (2009)

Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri and Sam Worthington as Jake Sully in 'Avatar'. Twentieth Century Fox

The influence of James Cameron’s groundbreaking, breathtaking sci-fi odyssey permeates through blockbusters to this day, and not just because we’ll be getting *Avatar* sequels into the next decade. It’s difficult to be cynical about the film even if you want to be; it’s spectacular and reminds you why Cameron is such a celebrated filmmaker. He makes you feel his impact on the scope of cinema in a way no other director can. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Avatar*: Disney+

**EW grade:** B

**Director:** James Cameron

**Cast: **Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, Stephen Lang

Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

Parminder Nagra as Jess (center left) and Keira Knightley as Jules (center right) in 'Bend It Like Beckham'. Christine Parry/Fox Searchlight

This coming-of-age soccer movie (or, rather, football in England, where it’s set) catapulted Keira Knightley to movie star status, but it’s *Bend It Like Beckham*’s cultural perspective and commentary that truly make it special. The story follows Jess Bhamra (Parminder Nagra), a teen girl obsessed with soccer (and with David Beckham, who gave the film permission to use his name because he wanted to promote girls’ soccer).

Feeling suffocated by her strict Indian parents and their hope that she’ll someday become a homemaker and devoted wife, Jess secretly joins a soccer team and must juggle responsibilities for both her family and her coach (Jonathan Rhys Meyers). The film resonates with anyone who knows the acute angst of pretending, around those they love, to be someone they’re not. *—Ilana Gordon*

Where to watch *Bend It Like Beckham*: Disney+

**Director: **Gurinder Chadha

**Cast: **Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher, Juliet Stevenson

Black Panther (2018)

Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa in 'Black Panther'. Marvel Studios

Just when superhero media felt like it had said all it could, Ryan Coogler brought the genre vital new energy. *Black Panther* is a proper epic fashioned in a modern way, a historic depiction of Black culture on screen, and a showcase for the talents of its lead actor, the late Chadwick Boseman.

Drawn back to his home nation of Wakanda following his father’s death to assume the king’s throne, T’Challa (a.k.a. Black Panther) becomes the center of otherworldly intrigue as he’s forced to protect his people from the devious Eric Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan). The film is as thoughtful as it is entertaining, a slick and fast-paced essay on the economics of power. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Black Panther*: Disney+

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Ryan Coogler

**Cast: **Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett, Lupita Nyong’o

Cool Runnings (1993)

Malik Yoba as Yul Brenner, Leon as Derice Bannock, Doug E. Doug as Sanka Coffie, and Rawle D. Lewis as Junior Bevil in 'Cool Runnings'. Everett Collection

This uplifting sports comedy is based on the true story of the 1988 Winter Olympics, where Jamaica competed with its first-ever national bobsled team. The film follows the athletes’ quest to participate in the Calgary games, a mission only half-supported by their coach (John Candy), a disgraced American bobsledder living in Jamaica after his attempts to cheat in competition ruined his relationships with his team, coach, and the Olympic committee.

*Cool Runnings* premiered five months before Candy’s death in 1994, and bears the dubious honor of being the last of the actor’s movies released during his lifetime. But where the Jamaicans struggled to find their footing on the ice, *Cool Runnings *enjoyed a smooth glide to the finish, winning critical reviews, box office acclaim, and a soft spot in the hearts of viewers everywhere. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Cool Runnings*: Disney+

**Director:** Jon Turteltaub

**Cast: **John Candy, Leon, Doug E. Doug, Malik Yoba, Rawle D. Lewis**

Dan in Real Life (2007)

Steve Carell as Dan Burns in 'Dan in Real Life'.

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Peter Hedges’ understated dramedy follows widowed columnist Dan (Steve Carell) as he ferries his three daughters to a family gathering, where he falls for the girlfriend (Juliette Binoche) of his brother (Dane Cook, quite good). Things unfurl as you would expect, but Hedges directs with a sure hand. He lets the emotions come about naturally, while Binoche and Carell anchor the film with their unlikely chemistry. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Dan in Real Life*: Disney+

**EW grade:** A

**Director: **Peter Hedges

**Cast: **Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, Emily Blunt, Dianne Wiest

The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

Anne Hathaway as Andrea Sachs in 'The Devil Wears Prada'.

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Meryl Streep may not have won an Oscar for her role as Miranda Priestly in *The Devil Wears Prada* (though she was nominated!), but the film does bear the distinction of being one of her most quotable works. An adaptation of the 2003 novel by the same name, the movie tells the story of Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), an aspiring writer who accepts a job working for the demanding editor in chief (Streep) at one of the most distinguished fashion magazines in New York City. What follows is a headlong descent into the fashion world, complete with wild assignments, eccentric characters, and glorious outfits. The sequel premiered in cinemas on May 1 this year, and follows the core cast as they navigate the shifting journalism landscape. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The Devil Wears Prada*: Disney+

**Director:** David Frankel

**Cast: **Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Simon Baker

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Father of the Bride (1991)

Steve Martin as George Banks and Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Annie Banks in 'Father of the Bride'.

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It’s the bride’s big day, but it’s the bride’s dad who melts down in Steve Martin’s remake of the 1950 screwball comedy, *Father of the Bride*. Martin stars as successful businessman George Banks, who learns that his 22-year-old daughter plans to marry a man she met three months ago. As he and his wife, Nina (Diane Keaton), go through the motions of preparing for the wedding — meeting the groom and his family, consulting with the coordinator — George struggles to accept that his little girl is moving on without him.

Martin gives one of his best performances here, balancing his over-the-top physicality with a nostalgic and compassionate portrayal of parenthood as its most heartbreaking. It’s Martin’s movie, but Keaton is the one who grounds the film with her elegance and charm. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Father of the Bride*: Disney+

**Director:** Charles Shyer

**Cast: **Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Kieran Culkin, George Newbern

Finding Nemo (2003)

Marlin (voice: Albert Brooks) and Dory (voice: Ellen DeGeneres) in 'Finding Nemo'.

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A father’s love is as vast as the ocean — and in *Finding Nemo*,* *Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) scours the seas to find the only remaining member of his family: his son, Nemo (Alexander Gould). Along the way, he encounters Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), a fish with a short-term memory problem, as well as some vegetarian sharks, a flotilla of surfer turtles, and his own neuroses.

This funny and original tear-jerker is an elegy to the experience of parenting, and earned the seventh spot on EW’s list of the best Pixar films. EW’s critic promises, “You could trawl the seven seas and not net a funnier, more beautiful, and more original work of art and comedy than *Finding Nemo*.” *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Finding Nemo*: Disney+

**Director:** Andrew Stanton

**Cast:** Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, Geoffrey Rush

Free Solo (2018)

Alex Honnold in 'Free Solo'. Jimmy Chin/National Geographic

This stomach-dropping doc, chronicling Alex Honnold's efforts to make the first free solo (that is, no ropes) climb up the vertical face of Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan, is one of the most breathless action movies ever made. It’s also something of a cringe procedural, if that’s a thing. Continuously you’ll wonder of Honnold’s efforts, "Is he *really* going to do that?" or "Certainly he doesn’t have the gall to do that!" Inevitably, though, he does, and even though you know how it all turns out, *Free Solo* is utterly tense and unpredictable in the best sense. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Free Solo*: Disney+

**EW grade:** A–

**Directors:** Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

**Cast:** Alex Honnold

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Zoe Saldaña as Gamora in 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.

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*Guardians of the Galaxy* serves as Marvel’s origin story for the rag-tag group of titular outlaws, who start off as strangers and end up as collaborators on the run after Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) steals an Orb. Featuring an ensemble cast portrayed by a mix of live-action actors and CGI characters, the movie deserved the two Oscar nominations it received for Best Makeup and Hairstyling and Best Visual Effects. James Gunn directs, and the movie represents a tonal shift for Marvel, allowing the MCU to veer into zanier, more self-referential territory. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Guardians of the Galaxy*: Disney+

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** James Gunn

**Cast: **Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in 'Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark'. Lucasfilm Ltd.

The first (and the best) Indiana Jones adventure follows the hero (Harrison Ford, who else?) and his beloved Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) as they embark on a government mission to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis assume its powers. It’s difficult to find a more perfectly structured action/adventure than *Raiders of the Lost Ark*, which serves as a remarkably high benchmark in director Steven Spielberg’s career. None of the sequels have quite lived up to the original, though they sometimes come close. (Each of those is streaming on Disney+ as well.) *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark*: Disney+

**Director: **Steven Spielberg

**Cast:** Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies, Alfred Molina

Iron Man (2008)

Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in 'Iron Man'. Everett Collection

Robert Downey Jr. reinvigorated his career and proved the superhero genre had staying power with this breezy introduction to the MCU. While Marvel movies have become increasingly weighed down with backstory, both comprehensible and not, *Iron Man* plays like a breath of fresh air. Watching it in 2026, you might forget how thrilling the story of billionaire inventor Tony Stark, who survives a kidnapping and goes on to construct himself the suit of the title, was for its time. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Iron Man*: Disney+

**EW grade:** B+

**Director: **Jon Favreau

**Cast:** Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jon Favreau

Jane (2017)

Jane Goodall in 'Jane'. CBS via Getty Images

This lovely documentary from Brett Morgen (*Moonage Daydream*) chronicles primatologist, ethologist, and anthropologist Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking research with chimpanzees. *Jane* eschews the trappings of similar documentaries and presents a rounded view of Goodall. It’s a celebration of her estimable work, but it doesn’t hold back in detailing the sacrifices she made to do that job. Goodall died in October 2025, but her spirit lives on through this documentary. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Jane*: Disney+

**Director:** Brett Morgen

**Cast:** Jane Goodall

Maleficent (2014)

Angelina Jolie as Maleficent in 'Maleficent'.

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*Sleeping Beauty* (1959), Disney’s animated movie about a vengeful fairy who curses a princess to punish her parents, gets a live-action retelling with *Maleficent* (2014). Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning star opposite each other as the titular “Mistress of All Evil” and the innocent 15-year-old who softens her heart, respectively, eventually prompting Maleficent to try to reverse the curse.

Like *Wicked *(2024), the film centers the arc around the supposed villain, reclaiming Maleficent’s story as an understandable reaction to a personal betrayal from a former lover. Jolie was the only choice to play the scorned fairy, and EW’s reviewer notes that she is “at her best when she’s curling her claws and elongating her vowels like a black-sabbath Tallulah Bankhead.” *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Maleficent*: Disney+

**Director:** Robert Stromberg

**Cast: **Angelina Jolie, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

Robin Williams as Daniel Hillard/Mrs. Doubtfire in 'Mrs. Doubtfire'.

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Robin Williams’ best character performance comes in this laugh-out-loud family comedy, one of the only films that can truly be described as such. As a divorced father who disguises himself as the busty titular housekeeper to spend more time with his kids, Williams’ antics are nicely tempered by director Chris Columbus, who threads humor with emotion in admirable fashion. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Mrs. Doubtfire*: Disney+

**EW grade:** B

**Director:** Chris Columbus

**Cast:** Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, Matthew Lawrence

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

Orlando Bloom as Will Turner and Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swan in 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl'.

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*Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl* was so successful upon its release in 2003, Disney created a franchise of five films, all of which are available to stream on the platform. Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) staggers into Port Royal in search of a ship. What he finds instead are a gold medallion and the child of a former pirate, both of which are needed to lift a long-standing curse.

Accompanied by Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) — a blacksmith in love with the governor’s kidnapped daughter, Elizabeth Swan (Keira Knightley) — Sparrow engages in a series of pirate-approved swashbuckling activities in the hopes of reuniting with his beloved ship, the *Black Pearl*. Depp’s performance as Sparrow is one of his best, and Geoffrey Rush is mesmerizing as the villainous Captain Barbosa. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl*: Disney+

**Director: **Gore Verbinski

**Cast: **Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Pryce

Ratatouille (2007)

Remy (voice: Patton Oswalt) in 'Ratatouille'.

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As foodie zealotry reached its peak in the mid-2000s, a rat invaded a Parisian kitchen in the animated comedy *Ratatouille*. This Oscar-winning film — ranked No. 1 on EW's list of the best Pixar movies — tells the story of Remy (Patton Oswalt), a rodent with a nose for spices and a gift for recipe creation. Remy’s dreams of chefdom make him the laughingstock of his rat colony, but a chance encounter with Alfredo Linguini (Lou Romano), the newest employee at a once great, now failing Parisian restaurant, gains Remy entry into the world of professional cooking. All he has to do to keep his dream alive is avoid detection by the restaurant’s controlling head chef (Ian Holm) and impress a snobby food critic (Peter O’Toole). *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Ratatouille*: Disney+

**Director: **Brad Bird

**Cast: **Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Ian Holm, Brad Garrett, Peter O'Toole

Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007)

Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker and Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson in 'Spider-Man'. Everett Collection

Tom Holland and Andrew Garfield are great and all, but Tobey Maguire will always be the OG. (Sorry, Nicholas Hammond, but we’re talking cinematic Spider-Men.) Sam Raimi’s “original” web-slinger trilogy is equally remembered for its astonishing sequel and its rather disappointing threequel, but in retrospect, all installments are better than you remember. Each film is sly and playful, but also unafraid to explore darker territory; they were always slightly unpredictable, a bit edgier than superhero fare nowadays. *—D.G.*

Where to watch Sam Raimi’s *Spider-Man *trilogy: Disney+

**EW grade:** B

**Director: **Sam Raimi

**Cast: **Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, Bruce Campbell

The Simpsons Movie (2007)

Marge (voice: Julie Kavner), Maggie (voice: Nancy Cartwright), Lisa (voice: Yeardley Smith), Bart (voice: Nancy Cartwright), and Homer Simpson (voice: Dan Castellaneta) in 'The Simpsons Movie'. Everett Collection

The residents of Springfield are sealed off from the rest of society (what else is new?) after Homer’s dalliance with a pig and a farm filled with human waste creates an environmental disaster. The long-awaited film adaptation of the veteran Fox sitcom, now the longest-running American animated series of all time, has been saddled with the unfortunate reputation of simply being an extended episode.

In fairness, that’s entirely true. However, it’s a very good episode, one that achieves an occasionally sweeping cinematic scope and focuses on adding layers to beloved characters rather than upending them for the sake of a joke. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *The Simpsons Movie*: Disney+

**EW grade:** B+

**Director:** David Silverman

**Cast: **Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Julie Kavner, Albert Brooks

Sister Act (1992)

Kathy Najimy as Sister Mary Patrick, Whoopi Goldberg as Delores Van Cartier/Sister Mary Clarence, and Wendy Makkena as Sister Mary Robert in 'Sister Act'. Everett Collection

Whoopi Goldberg shines in this propulsive, infectiously upbeat comedy as a singer who hides out in a convent after witnessing a Mob hit. Predictably, she’s tasked with coaching the choir for an upcoming competition. Sly direction and enviable chemistry between the cast, which includes Maggie Smith and Kathy Najimy, set *Sister Act* apart from the average underdog comedy. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Sister Act*: Disney+

**Director:** Emile Ardolino

**Cast: **Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Harvey Keitel, Wendy Makkena

The Sound of Music (1965)

Christopher Plummer as Capt. Georg von Trapp and Julie Andrews as Maria in 'The Sound of Music'. Everett Collection

The classic tale of the Von Trapp family is now streaming in a remarkably crisp restoration. Julie Andrews stars as Maria, a kind-hearted would-be nun/governess who brings a love of music to the seven children under her tutelage. It’s a perfect movie musical, and the breathtaking views of Austrian abbeys are worth the watch alone. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *The Sound of Music*: Disney+

**Director:** Robert Wise

**Cast: **Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Richard Haydn, Peggy Wood, Nicholas Hammond

Splash (1984)

Daryl Hannah as Madison in 'Splash'.

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Ron Howard’s exuberant fairy tale stars Tom Hanks as a yuppie who gets more than he bargained for when a real mermaid (Daryl Hannah) makes her way out of the sea and into his house. It’s some of the most admirable work from all involved, including a riotous supporting turn from John Candy and an enchanting performance from Hannah. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Splash*: Disney+

**Director:** Ron Howard

**Cast:** Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, John Candy, Eugene Levy, Shecky Greene

The Straight Story (1999)

Richard Farnsworth as Alvin in 'The Straight Story'. Everett Collection

Only David Lynch could make a movie so positively un-Lynchian. The story of an aging widower (Richard Farnsworth) who embarks upon a cross-country odyssey on his tractor, *The Straight Story* surprisingly lives up to its title. It contains all of the earnest, vaguely warped Americana of Lynch’s other work, delivered not just with a straight face but a rather convincing one as well. It makes you wonder who the real Lynch really is, and that’s probably exactly what the director was hoping for. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *The Straight Story*: Disney+

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** David Lynch

**Cast:** Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Harry Dean Stanton

Sugarcane (2024)

Chief Willie Sellars of the Williams Lake First Nation in 'Sugarcane'.

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Stories of systemic abuse don’t always find an audience, but *Sugarcane* was powerful enough to earn an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature. Told in a little under two hours, the film peels back generations of trauma endured by Indigenous children at St. Joseph’s, a Canadian Indian residential school in British Columbia.

The Catholic Church’s treatment of these children fostered a community built on suppressed shame. *Sugarcane*’s documentarians expertly investigate the abuse, interviewing current residents of the local Sugarcane Reserve, and attempting to publicly audit their community’s years of needless suffering. *Sugarcane* is a difficult watch, but it’s a worthy investment of your emotional energy. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Sugarcane*: Disney+

**Directors:** Julian Brave NoiseCat, Emily Kassie

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)

Sly Stone in 'Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)'. Sundance Institute

Just try not to dance while watching Questlove’s infectious, rousing chronicle of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, which occurred on the same weekend as Woodstock. Rather than a movie about the festival, this is a deeply moving and visceral immersion into the event. It’s one of the best documentaries of this century, and there’s a version of “Aquarius” that positively brings the house down. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)*: Disney+

**EW grade:** B+

**Director: **Questlove

Toy Story (1995)

Buzz Lightyear (voice: Tim Allen) and Woody (voice: Tom Hanks) in 'Toy Story'.

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When *Toy Story* was released in 1995, the film made headlines as the first feature-length movie to be animated solely on a computer. Fast forward more than 30 years, and animation technology has evolved — but the family comedy’s emotional and comedic punch lands as solidly as it did three decades ago.

Tom Hanks voices Woody, a beloved cowboy toy belonging to a kid named Andy, whose role is threatened when a space ranger action figure named Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim Allen) lands on the scene. As EW’s critic wrote at the time of the film's release, *Toy Story* “has the purity, the ecstatic freedom of imagination, that’s the hallmark of the greatest children’s films.” The fifth movie in the franchise is now playing in theaters. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Toy Story*: Disney+

**Director: **John Lasseter

**Cast: **Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, John Ratzenberger, Don Rickles

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Who Had the Most Expensive Royal Wedding Dress? Comparing Princess Diana, Kate Middleton, and Queen Elizabeth’s Gowns

Who Had the Most Expensive Royal Wedding Dress? Comparing Princess Diana, Kate Middleton, and Queen Elizabeth’s Gowns Bailey BujnosekTue, June 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC 0 Credit: Getty Images / InStyleThe Gist Royal wedding dresses, which are almost exclusively custom, cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Both Princess Diana and Kate Middleton&x27;s regal gowns cost upwards of $100,000. Though Queen Elizabeth&x27;s wedding took place just after World War II and was paid for in part with ration coupons, when adjusting for inflation, it cost more than $1 million.

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Royal wedding dresses, which are almost exclusively custom, cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Both Princess Diana and Kate Middleton's regal gowns cost upwards of $100,000.

Though Queen Elizabeth's wedding took place just after World War II and was paid for in part with ration coupons, when adjusting for inflation, it cost more than $1 million.

When it’s time for a royal wedding, the Crown spares no expense. Prince William and Prince Harry rang up eight-figure bills for their respective weddings in 2011 and 2018. And those pale in comparison to the budget for Prince Charles and Princess Diana's 1981 nuptials, which cost an estimated $48 million, the equivalent of $140 million today. Even Queen Elizabeth II’s 1947 ceremony, held during a period of post-war austerity, featured luxurious touches—her hand-beaded satin gown being chief among them.

The wedding dress is often the priciest single item on the bill for a princess’s big day. Generations of royal brides have tapped star designers and legendary couturiers to craft their gowns. The pressure is on for the finished looks to be perfect, but they make it worth the seamstress’s while. These custom gowns come with price tags in the hundred thousands, not to mention an incomparable level of exposure.

Wondering which bride spent the most on her gown? Here’s how the royal wedding dress of Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana, and Kate Middleton measure up.

Kate Middleton reportedly spent $434,000 on her wedding dress.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, in her Alexander McQueen wedding dress on her wedding day in 2011.Credit: Carl De Souza/AFP via Getty Images

Middleton proved herself fit for the role of future Queen when she walked down the aisle in April 2011. Taking cues from another royal bride, her lace and satin gown drew instant comparisons to actress-turned-princess Grace Kelly’s 1956 wedding dress. Both frocks feature long sleeves and lace bodices, offset by full skirts. Leaning into the comparisons, Middleton also donned a short, sheer veil like the one worn by the Rear Window starlet.

Designed by Alexander McQueen’s Sarah Burton, the gown was a work of art featuring hand-cut lace, a Victorian corset-style bodice, and a voluminous white satin gazar skirt. At the back, a column of 58 gazar- and organza-covered buttons formed an elegant closure, according to a statement shared by the royal family ahead of the wedding. A nine-foot train completed the silhouette.

Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey for her royal wedding to Britain's Prince William in LondonCredit: Brooks Kraft/Getty Images

While the price of the dress was never officially confirmed, it cost an estimated $434,000—equivalent to $627,637 in 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI Inflation Calculator. That’s more than Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth spent on their gowns, making Middleton’s the most expensive of the three. Yet adjusting for inflation puts her in second place—more on that later.

Princess Diana’s wedding dress cost $115,000, equivalent to $448,500 today.

Princess Diana posing in her David and Elizabeth Emanuel wedding dress in 1981.Credit: Fox Photos/Getty Images

The ‘wedding of the century’ demanded the dress of the century too. Diana, Princess of Wales, asked design duo David and Elizabeth Emanuel to create her fairytale dream gown for her July 1981 nuptials. The Emanuels went to great lengths to avoid spoilers, disposing of decoy fabric scraps, hiring security to watch over the gown and creating a backup wedding dress in case the first leaked to the press.

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Diana’s stunning silk taffeta gown featured a 25-foot train—the longest in royal history—and the dress itself wowed with billowing puff sleeves and a frilled neckline. Glittering pearl and sequin embroidery decorated her glorious ivory silk tulle veil, crafted from over 150 yards of tulle, per the royal family’s official website.

At the time of the royal wedding, reports estimated it cost $115,000. That’s the equivalent of about $448,500 today. Compared to the costs of Middleton and Elizabeth’s dresses (adjusted for inflation), Diana's is the least expensive. Her wedding tiara, on the other hand, has a dizzying estimated worth of $500 million.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales, leave St. Paul's Cathedral following their wedding on July 29, 1981Credit: Anwar Hussein/Getty ImagesQueen Elizabeth’s wedding dress would cost over $1.5 million today.

Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II) with her husband on their wedding day in 1947.Credit: Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

While the late Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding dress cost the least at the time, when adjusting for inflation, it’s worth more than Middleton and Diana’s dresses combined.

First, some context: then-Princess Elizabeth and her husband-to-be, Prince Philip, wed in 1947. Britain and the wider world were still in the grips of post-war austerity when their engagement was announced. Elizabeth even had to use ration coupons to pay for her dress. In a touching show of support, citizens across the U.K. sent her their own coupons to help, but these were returned, as it would have been illegal to use them.

Sir Norman Hartnell masterminded her elegant gown with the help of 350 seamstresses. They adorned the Duchesse satin and silk dress with 10,000 seed pearls imported from the U.S. But the real pièce de résistance was the floral- and star-patterned train, symbolizing hope for the country’s renewal following the devastation of World War II.

The future queen's gown cost an estimated $42,000, a price tag that equates to $1.6 million in 2026. With inflation in mind, Queen Elizabeth is crowned the royal bride with the most expensive dress.

Then Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on their wedding day, November 20, 1947Credit: Central Press / Getty Images

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FIFA explains World Cup ruling that led to controversial disallowed Germany goal By JAMES ROBSON Wed, July 1, 2026 at 1:13 AM UTC 0 ATLANTA (AP) — FIFA explained Tuesday the tighter regulations that resulted in Germany having a potentially gamewinning goal disallowed in its shock elimination from the World Cup. Defender Jonathan Tah&x27;s headed goal in extra time against Paraguay on Monday was ruled out after a video review because of a foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gill.

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ATLANTA (AP) — FIFA explained Tuesday the tighter regulations that resulted in Germany having a potentially game-winning goal disallowed in its shock elimination from the World Cup.

Defender Jonathan Tah's headed goal in extra time against Paraguay on Monday was ruled out after a video review because of a foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gill.

Replays showed Germany's Waldemar Anton push Gill to the ground, but the minimal contact led to criticism of the decision.

Germany went on to lose the round of 32 game in a penalty shootout, with Tah firing a decisive spot kick over the bar.

FIFA's referees chief Pierluigi Collina said officials had been told to punish incidents when players try to block opponents and make no attempt to play the ball, especially where goalkeepers are concerned.

“Although keeping a position is not a foul per se, when an attacking player is not interested in the ball and deliberately moves, even marginally, with the clear intention of obstructing opponents’ movement and prevents him from defending, then referees, and VAR when needed, should carefully analyze the incident and intervene,” Collina said. "This is especially the case when the tactic aims to prevent the opposing goalkeeper from being able to defend the goal.

“Coaches and players were informed so it should come as no surprise that referees will punish these fouls.”

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Collina said moves to curb timewasting had been successful.

There are now time limits on goal kicks, throw ins and substitutions, while players are forced to leave the field for one minute after an injury.

“These measures have all been very effective and unanimously considered as very positive innovations,” Collina said.

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- *Reacher *season 3 wrapped up with a high-adrenaline finale in March 2025.

- Season 4 is based on Lee Child's 13th Jack Reacher book, *Gone Tomorrow*.

- Prime Video has announced premiere dates for *Reacher* season 4 and the new spinoff, *Neagley*.

*Reacher* is finally ready to crack some more skulls.

More than a year after the pulse-pounding season 3 finale, Alan Ritchson's Jack Reacher is gearing up for his next exercise in bone-crunching justice. (Based on footage of his run-in with an aggrieved neighbor, the actor's fists are still in working order.)

Prime Video has adapted three of Lee Child's *Jack Reacher* novels, which follow an ex-military avenger as he drifts in and out of various criminal conspiracies. If you're worried the show could run out of material, fear not — this isn't a *Game of Thrones* situation. Child has penned 29 Jack Reacher* *novels, as well as a book of short stories. That's a stack as tall as its namesake hero.

Which book will season 4 be based on? Which cast members will return? Can they find *another* guy bigger than Ritchson? We'd love to see 'em try.

Read on for everything we know about *Reacher* season 4 — and the show's upcoming spinoff, *Neagley*.

Will there be a season 4 of Reacher?

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Yes, there will be a *Reacher *season 4. Amazon Prime announced it a full three months before the *Reacher* season 3 premiere, noting the show's popularity on the platform.

“*Reacher *has become a phenomenon that continues to resonate with our global customers beyond our wildest expectations and we are thrilled to bring the series back for an additional season,“ said Vernon Sanders, TV head at Amazon MGM Studios, in a statement to *The Hollywood Reporter.* “We are looking forward to more action and adventure from the immensely talented team behind the series including [showrunner] Nick Santora, Alan Ritchson, Lee Child, Skydance, and CBS Studios.”

Ritchson posted about the renewal on his Instagram in October 2024. Alongside a photo of him breaking a car window with his formidable fist, he wrote, "Windows everywhere beware. *Reacher* Season 4 is official. What are you gonna give me if I spill the beans on the book?"

When does Reacher season 4 come out?

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Prime Video has officially set an Aug. 12 premiere date for *Reacher* season 4. The first three episodes will drop on the premiere date, followed by a new episode each week thereafter. As with previous seasons, there will be eight episodes total.

But that's not all: Ahead of revealing the season 4 release date, the streamer renewed *Reacher* for season 5. Given the 17-month gap between seasons 3 and 4, here's hoping the wait for season 5 is much shorter.

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What book is Reacher season 4 based on?

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Along with the premiere date, Prime Video revealed that season 4 is based on the 13th book in Child's Jack Reacher series, *Gone Tomorrow*.

The story begins on a New York City subway at 2 a.m., when Reacher spots a woman who demonstrates the 12 tell-tale signs of a suicide bomber. After she takes her own life — and no one else's — Reacher discovers that the woman was Susan Mark, a Pentagon staffer at the center of a conspiracy involving Al Qaeda terrorists, political corruption, and a missing child. With the help of an NYPD detective and Susan's brother, Jacob, Reacher must race against the clock to solve the mystery behind her death and save himself from the powerful, shadowy forces at play. You know, typical *Reacher *stuff.

Seasons 1, 2, and 3 of *Reacher* were based on *Killing Floor* (1997), *Bad Luck and Trouble* (2007), and *Persuader* (2003), respectively. As for potential books for season 5, the cast has some ideas.

“My favorite book is *Die Trying*,” Ritchson told *Men’s Journal*. “I would love to see that happen. And so far, there’s been a lot of discussion about whether or not we should or should not. I guess we’ll see what the future holds. I’ll find a way.”

Published in 1998, *Die Trying* is a Chicago-set novel involving a mysterious woman, a kidnapping, and a secessionist militia.

Maria Sten, who plays Reacher's confidante and private investigator Frances Neagley, has another suggestion. “My favorite book is — and they’ll probably never do it — but it’s *Without Fail,*” Sten said. “I would really love Neagley to pop back on *Reacher* to do that one."

*Without Fail* is the sixth book in Child's Jack Reacher series. The 2002 story unites Reacher and Neagley with the Secret Service to prevent the assassination of the vice president-elect.

Child, meanwhile, told *Business Insider* that he'd love to see his 2017 novel *The Midnight Line* adapted. "The book that I am proudest of is *The Midnight Line*, which is about the opioid crisis, written from a very sympathetic point of view, from the addict's point of view," he said*.* "I do not know how that would play on TV, but that would be one that I'd be interested to see."

Ritchson agreed. "It’s fun watching the content of the books evolve," he said. "[Child] started writing these in the ’90s... He’s very progressive in these books and to watch the conversation change over time is a lot of fun. It’d be fun to tackle a more modern story."

Will there be a Reacher movie?

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Child's *Reacher* series was previously adapted for the big screen with Tom Cruise in the title role. *Jack Reacher* (2012) was based on 2005's *One Shot*, and *Jack Reacher: Never Go Back* (2016) was based on 2013's *Never Go Back*.

While there's always the possibility that Ritchson's "American James Bond" could pivot from streaming to theaters, the actor is skeptical.

"I can't speak to movies. I enjoy the format that we've got so much, and it works so well where we do a book a season. I think eight episodes seem to be the perfect amount of time to break out a book," he told *Men's Journal*, adding that a film "would probably do a disservice to the books."

Child agreed. "My preference is for streaming television. Simply for that running time you've got. It's such a luxury," he told *TechRadar*. "Feature films are so tight that it's an absolute joy to have time to do all the little bits, the quiet bits, the fun bits, and the tender bits."

Who's in the Reacher season 4 cast?

Unlike most TV dramas, *Reacher* doesn't have a fixed ensemble. In both the series and Lee Child's novels, Jack Reacher is a drifter who moves from town to town, making Alan Ritchson's hero the show's only constant.

Joining him for season 4 are Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette (*Barry*), Sydelle Noel (*GLOW*), Marc Blucas (*My Life With the Walter Boys*), Kevin Weisman (Alias), Kathleen Robertson (*The Expanse*), and Kevin Corrigan (*Poker Face*). Rounding out the cast are Indonesian singers and actors Agnez Mo and Anggun.

When does the Neagley spinoff premiere?

Maria Sten on 'Neagley'.

Amazon Prime is giving us a double-dose of *Reacher* this year, as the streamer recently announced a Sept. 16 premiere for *Neagley*, a new spinoff centered on Sten's fan-favorite character.

Speaking with **, co-creator and co-showrunner Nick Santora praised Sten's "great" work on *Reacher*. "Now giving her the torch to carry as the lead of the show, she's also been great," he added.

The spinoff sees Reacher's former protégé working as a private investigator in Chicago. When a friend is killed in a suspicious accident, Neagley must rely on everything she learned with the 110 Special Investigators to solve the mystery.

"I'm so excited about the world getting to know Neagley a little bit better," Sten told EW. "I'm very grateful for the opportunity to just dive deeper into this character, you know? I've lived with her for quite a while now and I'm so thrilled to just get to sort of scratch the surface a little bit further compared to what we've seen so far."

Prime Video will release the full first season of *Neagley* on Sept. 16, coinciding with the season 4 finale of *Reacher*. Ritchson will be making a guest appearance in the spinoff, which costars Greyston Holt, Adeline Rudolph, Jasper Jones, Matthew Del Negro, and Damon Herriman.

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